Sourcing Practitioner

As a Sourcing Practitioner, you'll play an important role in delivering procurement activity by:

• Supporting the development and delivery of sourcing strategies that meet organisational needs and deliver value for money.
• Assisting with procurement and tendering activities, ensuring compliance with governance requirements and procurement best practice.
• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, providing guidance and support throughout the procurement process.
• Collecting and analysing supplier and procurement data to support contract performance, risk management and informed decision-making.
• Managing procurement enquiries and contributing to guidance, toolkits, handbooks and communications for colleagues and suppliers.
• Supporting the effective use of procurement systems and technology to improve efficiency and accessibility.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and documentation to support governance, audit and assurance requirements.
  
  We're looking for someone who is collaborative, organised and committed to delivering excellent procurement outcomes. You'll bring:
• Experience supporting procurement, sourcing or commercial activities within a structured or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, tendering and contract administration, with an understanding of value for money principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear advice and guidance.
• Experience using procurement systems and technology to support procurement delivery.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and present data clearly to support decision-making.
• An understanding of procurement governance, controls and ethical procurement practices.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, with a willingness to work towards a Level 4 CIPS Diploma.
  
  Are you looking to develop your procurement career while making a real difference to one of the UK's largest local authorities? Birmingham City Council is recruiting six Sourcing Practitioners to join our newly established Sourcing Team., Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:
• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.
• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.
• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.
• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.
• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.
We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making. We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

At Birmingham City Council, you'll become part of a modern Commercial and Procurement Service that is transforming how procurement delivers value across the organisation. In return, we offer:
• The opportunity to work on a wide range of procurement projects that directly benefit Birmingham's residents and communities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment with experienced procurement professionals.
• Ongoing learning and development, including support towards professional procurement qualifications.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow.
• A competitive Local Government Pension Scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives and staff benefits.
• A rewarding career where you'll help shape ethical, innovative and value-driven procurement across one of Europe's largest local authorities.
Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.